Explorations in Australia: I.- Explorations in Search of Dr. Leichardt and Party. II.- From Perth to Adelaide, Around the Great Australian Bight. III.- From Champion Bay Across the Desert to the Telegraph and Adelaide. With Appendix.. on Western Australia
London: Sampson Low, Marston, Low & Searle, 1875. G.F. Angas (Illus.). 1st ed., octavo, b&w frontispiece portrait of John Forrest, plates by G.F. Angas, light foxing to earlier pages including frontis. and title page. Bound in original green cloth boards with gilt stamped decoration. Complete with the four large coloured foling maps: (1). General Map of Australia. (2). From Perth to Long. 123 degrees in Search of Leichardt. (3). From Perth to Adelaide, around the Great Australian Bight. (4). From Champion Bay to Adelaide. Very good condition.
First edition of landmark work of Australian exploration, by the explorer and politician who became Western Australia's first premier. Complete with all maps. Item #106572
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